Corsets

Women have worn corsets for centuries as an integral part of their wardrobes. Corsets fell from fashion during the 20th century, seen as cruel and uncomfortable. This gallery shows how corsets developed through the years.

Boned corset of silk trimmed with machine-made lace, possibly made in France or Great Britain, 1864. Corset of blue silk trimmed at the top edge with a narrow band of machine-made lace. The corset reaches the top of the...

Red serge corset, England, 1883. Red serge corset with the whalebone and spoon busk covered in beige leather and machine stitched. It fastens with a spoon busk to which is attached loops and studs of brassed metal. There...

Doll's corset of silk tissue, London, 1690-1700. Doll's corset of silk tissue with back-lacing in silver and cream. Edged with silver braid and lined with blue spotted silk. Cut wide and high at the front and back neck and...

Corset made of cotton aertex cellular cloth, made by Cellular Clothing Co., England, ca. 1895. Corset made of white cotton aertex cellular cloth (Quality O). Made in two halves and joined by a white tape lacing at the...

Fabiola dress designed by Paquin for the Winter 1903 collection. The pencil inscription 'Fabiola' is found in the top right hand corner of the design, this could refer to either the dress name, model or customer the dress...

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